The Klansman(1974)
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The Klansman Synopsis
A small southern town has just been rocked by a tragedy: a young white woman has been raped by a black man. When young black man Garth witnesses the Ku Klux Klan's violent retaliation against his innocent friend, Garth declares a one-man war on the Klan and hunts them down one-by-one.
The Klansman (1974) is a crime, drama and thriller film directed by Terence Young, released on October 25, 1974 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Richard Burton, Lee Marvin, Cameron Mitchell and Lola Falana. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 44 ratings.
- Director:
- Terence Young
- Writers:
- Millard Kaufman, Samuel Fuller, William Bradford Huie
- Producers:
- William Alexander
- Cinematographer:
- Lloyd Ahern Sr.
- Composer:
- Stu Gardner
- Production:
- Atlanta Productions, Paramount Pictures
- Budget:
- $5,000,000
- Status:
- Released
The Klansman (1974) Trailer
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The Klansman Cast & Crew
Main cast
Richard Burton
as Breck Stancill
Lee Marvin
as Sheriff Track Bascomb
Cameron Mitchell
as Butt Cutt Cates
Lola Falana
as Loretta Sykes
Linda Evans
as Nancy Poteet
Luciana Paluzzi
as Trixie
O. J. Simpson
as Garth
David Huddleston
as Mayor Hardy Riddle
Jeannie Bell
as Mary Anne
Hoke Howell
as Bobby Poteet
- Ed Call
Ed Call
as Shaneyfelt
John Alderson
as Vernon Hodo
Key crew
Directed by Terence Young, written by Millard Kaufman, Samuel Fuller and William Bradford Huie, produced by William Alexander.
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The Klansman Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 44 ratings.
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The Klansman – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Klansman online?
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The Klansman (1974) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, Full Moon Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and Artiflix, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Klansman?
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The main cast of The Klansman (1974) includes Richard Burton, Lee Marvin, Cameron Mitchell, Lola Falana and Linda Evans. The film was directed by Terence Young. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Klansman released?
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The Klansman was released on October 25, 1974 and runs for 1h 52m.
Is The Klansman worth watching?
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The Klansman (1974) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 44 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Klansman?
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Yes. The official The Klansman trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.